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  Meetings are the 1st Thursday of the Month @ 6pm    Located at Culvers 901 N. Hershey Rd  Bloomington


                             Thursday February  10th Notes

                                                      Mid State Cruisers
                                             Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes
                                         Thursday February 10, 2022 @ 6 PM
Attending: Larry Ryan, Doug Crossman, Dick & Carol Brown, Chuck Legg, Rex Beard, Cindy & Don Kopack.

Old business: 2021 Christmas Party
The Christmas Party at Dooley Park was a Great Success and received many complements. Received $270 in donations - Twin City & Mid State Cruisers split expenses.


Treasurers Report:
​Reported on MSC account balance. 2/1/2022 paid club SF Insurance bill.


Ongoing business: MSC 501(c)(3) status
Discuss Amended Articles of Incorporation – Club Now Charitable
​Not yet approved for IRS 501(c)(3).


New business: Suggested Meeting Guidelines
     1) Follow agenda items
     2) Raise hand to have floor and voice opinions
​     3) Stay on subject matter


New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Door Prizes
Something New/Something Old (Ha-Ha)
Free Meal Deal – One Dollar Please
Vote on ‘Fun-Fun-Fun’ at end of meeting.


New business: Meeting dates: First or Second Thursday?
Future meetings will be the first Thursday of each month.
Motion to approve:      Dick Second: Doug

New business: Meeting Notes?
Future meeting notes will be placed on website. Easy access for all members to review.
Motion to approve: Larry      Second: Carol

New business: 2022 TCC & MSC Christmas Party?
‘Christmas with the Cruisers’ will be at the Dooley Park Pavilion and is scheduled for December 10th 2022.
Motion to approve: Larry      Second: Doug

New business: Changes to Christmas gift exchange?
Gold tickets will be mixed with the regular tickets and picked at random by club member working the gift distribution.
Motion to approve: Chuck      Second: Cindy

New business: 2022 Christmas Party food.
MSC & TCC will purchase the food and volunteers will serve similar to 2021.
We will also look into catered food cost.
​Tabled for now.


New business: 2022 MSC Events
This season events will open with Thunderstruck by AC/DC
Next, we will acknowledge Veterans & First Responders followed by asking participants to stand and play the National Anthem.
Last, we’ll follow-up with event details – Restroom locations, Food, Gramma Nanna’s, Door Prizes (tickets), 50/50 drawing & Raffle drawing times.
Motion to approve: Rex      Second: Dick

New business: Purchase & Display American Flag?
The club will purchase a 3’x5’ American Flag to Hang on trailer.
Motion to approve: Larry      Second: Dick New business:

New 2022 MSC Master Flyer
Reviewed and approved the MSC Master Flyer.
Motion to approve: Doug      Second: Dick

New business: Car Club Dues?
Email Car Club Dues reminder to members.
Motion to approve: Larry      Second: Carol

New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners!
Door Prize Winners: Chuck – Microfiber rags      Doug – Car Wash Cleaner
Ha-Ha Winner: Dick – Antique License Plate
Free Deal Meal: Carol - $10 dollars

New business: ‘Fun-Fun-Fun’?
'Fun-Fun-Fun’ will be part future meetings.

Door prizes & Ha-Ha - Club will pay for items.
Free Deal Meal will vary per member participation at each meeting.

Motion to approve: Chuck      Second: Doug

New business: 2022 MSC Budget
Discussed and approved the 2022 car club budget.
Motion to approve: Carol     Second: Cindy

New business: Open Discussion
Future Meeting Enhancements - Guest speakers?
MSC & TCC possible merge?
Look into purchasing a PA System?
Topics were tabled for later date.

 Motion to Adjourn:
​Motion: Larry      Second: Dick

                                        Thursday ​March  3rd

                                                 Mid State Cruisers
                                           Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes
                                          Thursday March 3, 2022 @ 6 PM
Attending: Larry Ryan, Gary Ehlers, Bob Hancock, Doug Crossman, Dick & Carol Brown, Kay & Dave Edwards, Rex Beard, Neil Sappington, Cindy Kopack & Don Kopack.

Old business: Meeting Notes
February meeting notes on website for review.
Motion to approve: Pam                   Second: Rusty

Old business: ‘Fun-Fun-Fun’ will be part future meetings. Door prizes & Ha-Ha - Club will pay for items. Free Deal Meal - $1 dollar please! Amount will vary per member participation at each meeting.
Motion to approve: Not Needed - Approved at February meeting!

Treasurers Report:
Discussed clubs current account balance.
Motion to approve: Doug                       Second: Larry

Ongoing business: MSC 501(c)(3) status
Discussed Amended Articles of Incorporation – Club Now Charitable. Not yet approved for IRS 501(c)(3).
Motion to approve: Not Needed

Ongoing business: Future Enhancements
Video camera for events? Club dedicated Laptop? Purchase a PA System? Guest speaker @ meetings? MSC & TCC possible merge?
Discussed the topics which were tabled for later date.

New business: Car Club Dues Email
Created dues email reminder to send to members. Need to add remittance date to document.
Motion to approve: Larry                     Second: Rex New business:

New business: MSC Event Flyers
All event flyers are now on website including Car’s & Coffee.
Motion to approve: Not Needed

New business: Dinner Cruise Update
Events will start in May - Larry & Gary currently working on venues.
Motion to approve: Not Needed

New business: Volunteers Needed
Uptown Normal & Rt9 Rumble - Discussed the two events and volunteers required.
Motion to approve: Not Needed

New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners!
Door Prize Winners: Dave Edwards – Vinyl/Leather Cleaner
Kay Edwards - Car Windshield Cleaner
Ha-Ha Winner: Larry – Antique Kaiser Hubcap
Dave Edwards - P&C Can Cooler
​Doug – NASCAR Picture
Free Deal Meal: Doug - $14 dollars

Motion to Adjourn:
Motion: Larry                       Second: Dick

                                                 Thursday ​April  7th
                                       

Mid State Cruisers
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes
Thursday April 7, 2022 @ 6 PM
Attending: Larry Ryan, Doug Crossman, Dick & Carol Brown, Rex Beard, Neil Sappington, Scott Muzzarelli, Phil Karns, Cindy Kopack & Don Kopack.
 
Old business: Meeting Notes
March meeting notes on website for review.
Motion to approve: Rusty                     Second: Dick
 
Treasurers Report:
Discussed clubs current account balance. $475
Motion to approve: Larry                     Second: Rex
 
Ongoing business: MSC 501(c)(3) status
Discuss Amended Articles of Incorporation – Club Now Charitable.  Not yet approved for IRS 501(c)(3).
 
Ongoing business: Event Enhancements
Purchased Video camera for events.
 
New business: Dinner Cruise Update
1st Dinner Cruise April 23 to the Long Branch Again in Cooksville

New business: Club Sponsors
We currently have nine sponsors:
Pinball Bob’s
Limelite Graphics
Heartland Bank
Redline Motor Sport
Matt Hansen Coldwell Banker Reality
Adrian’s Barber/Stylist
Vintage Wheels Street Rod Club
Jack’s Café
Gary Miller’s Classic Auto
 
New business: Sponsors
Rusty & Pam Thomas are donating 10 Yellow Reflective Vests
To be used for directing traffic at MSC events
Thank You Pam & Rusty!
 
New business: Volunteers needed for El Paso Cruise
Larry is looking for assistance at the El Paso Cruise 8/26
Please let us know if you plan to attend and can assist!

​New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners!
Door Prize Winners:   
Electrical Plug Strip - Larry
Pocket Knife – Carol
MicroFiber Towels - Scott
Ha-Ha Winner:
Bug Eye Glasses - Linda
P&C Can Cooler – Gary
Mustang Key Chain - Rusty
Free Deal Meal:     Rusty - $15 dollars
 
Motion to Adjourn:   Motion:  Rusty                           Second: Gary 


                                                 Thursday May 5th

Mid State Cruisers
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes
Thursday May 5, 2022 @ 6 PM
Attending: Dick & Carol Brown, Rex Beard, Scott Muzzarelli, Gary Ehlers, Bob Hancock, Bill & Marie Schwartz, Gary Miller, Bill Barnhart, Mark Reeves, Chuck Legg, Rex Beard, Cindy Kopack & Don Kopack.
 
Old business: Meeting Notes
March meeting notes on website for review.
Motion to approve: Dick                        Second: Bob
 
Treasurers Report:
Discussed clubs current account balance.
Motion to approve: Rex             Second: Scott
 
New business: Dinner Cruise Update
2nd Dinner Cruise May 20th to Chenoa Family Restaurant
 
New business: Club Sponsors
We currently have 22 sponsors
16 paying – 6 door prizes
Great Job everyone!

New business: Rt66 Towanda Cruise-In Update
Very cold & windy
Great turn out with 82 vehicles
 
New business: 50/50 & Meat Bundle
Discussed raffle prizes for future events.
 
New business: Sponsor License Plates
We will place order along with TCC which will provide both clubs us a better discount/less cost.
 
New business: MSC T-Shirts
Review shirt design, colors & prices
Colors: Black, Blue & Grey
Small – Large $17.00    2X - $19.00    3X - $20
Prices are our cost w/tax.   Will take Prepaid orders
 
New business: Member List
Mark suggested we add a picture of each member along with their vehicle.  OK idea but it would take too much time/effort to complete.

​New business: Existing MSC T-Shirts
Colors: White
Sizes: M & L
Price: $0
Gary Miller purchased the remaining shirts.
 
New business: Online MSC Calendar
Discussed the new MSC Calendar Tab on website which Cindy created.  The calendar has all MSC events and is printable.
 
New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners!
Door Prize Winners:   
Candle – Gary Ehlers
Spray Lubricant – Dick Brown
Hex Key Set – Bob Hancock
Ha-Ha Winner:
Hub Cap - Mark
Mid State Cruisers T-Shirt – Marie
Free Deal Meal: Dick Brown   - $13 dollars
 
Motion to Adjourn: Motion: Gary                      Second: Rex



                                                Thursday June  2nd

​Mid State Cruisers
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes
Thursday June 2, 2022 @ 6 PM
Attending: Larry Ryan, Doug Crossman, Dick & Carol Brown, Rex Beard, Scott Muzzarelli, Phil Karns, Linda & John Walsh, Cecil Jones, Bob Hancock, Gary Miller, Cindy Kopack & Don Kopack.
 
Old business: Meeting Notes
March meeting notes on website for review.
Motion to approve: Larry                     Second: Scott
 
Treasurers Report:
Discussed clubs current account balance.
Motion to approve: Linda                     Second: Scott
 
Ongoing business: 501(c)3
Received notice from IRS we need to reapply.  Will receive refund money in 45-60 days.
 
New business: Dinner Cruise Update
3rd Dinner Cruise June 17th to Jacks Family Restaurant in LeRoy
Meet at Brandtville Qik N EZ – Promptly leaving at 5:30pm – Cutoff date June 16th
 
New business: Club Sponsors
We currently have 23 sponsors
17 paying – 6 door prizes
Great Job everyone!
 
New business: Chris Mizell’s Car’s & Coffee
Beautiful Day
Great turn out with 35 vehicles
 
New business: Cruisin’ Randolph Garage
Event was not on website – Limited to MSC, TCC & MCAAC
Beautiful Day
Great turn out with 36 vehicles
 
New business: MSC T-Shirts
Review shirt design, colors & prices
Shirt Colors: Black, Blue & Grey
Prices are our cost w/tax
Small – Large $17.00
2X - $19.00
3X - $20
Will take Prepaid orders

New business: Raffle Prizes
RockAuto: $25b (3 each)
Bloomington Meats: $25 (4 each)
 Bloomington Meats 2020: $30 (3 each)

New business: Event Raffle Prize Breakdown
Dooley Park – 2 Bloomington Meats ($25)
Rt9 Rumble – 3 RockAuto & 3 Bloomington Meats ($30)
David Davis – 2 Bloomington Mates ($25)
 
New business: Dooley Park Cruise Saturday June 3rd - 3-7pm
Will try our new Camcorder.  Could use assistance with pictures.  First time for Swap Meet & Flea Market.  Almost Live, Boy Scouts & Gramma Nanna’s Ice Cream

New business: FRt9 Rumble
Rusty, Dick, Larry & Don toured Interstate Center last week.
Reviewed floor plan layout designed two years ago.  Everything looks good to go!
 
New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners!
Door Prize Winners:   
PVA Shammy Towel – Cecil
Microfiber Cleaning Towel - Linda
Power Strip – Gary Miller
Ha-Ha Winner:
Hat – Chuck
 

Free Deal Meal: Cecil - $12 dollars
 
Motion to Adjourn: Motion: Scott                      Second: Rex

                                       Thursday July  7th


Mid State Cruisers
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes
Thursday July 7, 2022 @ 6 PM
Attending: Doug Crossman, Rex Beard, Scott Muzzarelli, Phil Karns, Linda & John Walsh, Bob Hancock, Gary Ehlers, Neil Sappington, Gary Miller, Mark Reeves, Cindy Kopack & Don Kopack.
 
Old business: Meeting Notes
June meeting notes on website for review.
Motion to approve: Pam                         Second: Linda
 
 Old business: June Dinner Cruise Jack’s Family Restaurant
Great Time – Great Food! – 20 Members participated.
 
Old business: Miller Park July 4th Cruise - 3-7pm
Awesome Venue!  There were 85 vehicles in attendance.  Trophy winners: Dave Blunk - 1941 Packard Wagon, Dick Hospelhorn – 1932 Chevy 2 Door Sedan, Dennis Guither – 58 Red Chevy
 Music by Jim & Tommy!
The 3rd Annual Miller Park July 4th Cruise is scheduled for 2023
 
Treasurers Report:
Discussed clubs current account balance.
Motion to approve: Gary                      Second: Doug
Ongoing business: 501(c)3
Received our refund of $275 from IRS.  We need to reapply as a   501(c)3 or 501(c)7 this Fall
 
New business: Chris Mizell’s Car’s & Coffee
This Saturday July 9th form 8am to 11am
 
New business: Dinner Cruise Update for July
The 4th Dinner Cruise is July 22nd to Miss Vickie’s Cafe in Morton
Meet at Farm & Fleet – Promptly leaving at 5:00pm – Cutoff date July 21st  
 
New business: MSC T-Shirts
The new MSC T-Shirts are ready for pick up.
See Cindy for your shirts.
 
New business: Need Volunteers for Uptown Normal?
Please let me know if you can assist. (1 - 1 1/2 Hour Time Frame)
 
New business: Raffle Prizes
RockAuto: $25b (3 each)
Bloomington Meats: $25 (4 each)
Bloomington Meats 2020: $30 (3 each)
New business: Event Raffle Prize Breakdown
Dooley Park – 2 Bloomington Meats ($25)
Rt9 Rumble – 3 RockAuto ($25) & 3 Bloomington Meats ($30)
David Davis – 2 Bloomington Meats ($25)
 
New business: FRt9 Rumble
Rt9 Rumble – 3 RockAuto ($25), 3 Bloomington Meats ($30),
Harbor Freight Battery Powered Tree Saw ($100), Interstate Battery Charger ($100) 
Discussion Topic: Should we raffle these prizes for a $10 Ticket? – Only to participants.  Possible $750 profit for building expense.  We voted to charge $10 for 5 tickets.
 
New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners!
Door Prize Winners:   
Foldable Misting Fan – Mark
Folding Knife - Rex
Candle – Phil
Ha-Ha Winner:
Hat – Scott   
Free Deal Meal: Rusty - $11 dollars
 
Motion to Adjourn: Motion: Gary                     Second: Pam

                                        Thursday August 4th


                                        Thursday September  1st


                                       Thursday October  6th


                                                Thursday November 3rd

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